Malabar Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackpool
Malabar Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 39a 39 Abingdon Street, Blackpool, FY1 1DH
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Malabar Express among the 1,330 places in Blackpool holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,330 | 79% | ← Malabar Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 3 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Malabar Express none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Malabar Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baileys Cheese & Charcuterie Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Abingdon Barbeque Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| 31 Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Amaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| B&M Bargain Store Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Bargain Beer Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Malabar Express
What is Malabar Express's food hygiene rating?
Malabar Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Malabar Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Malabar Express last inspected?
Malabar Express was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Malabar Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Malabar Express compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Malabar Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Malabar Express and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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